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Residential Counselor

Wright Independent Life Options

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Residential Counselor

Job Summary

WILO NJ is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Counselor to join our team. The Residential Counselor will provide support and guidance to residents in our facility, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist 2 to 3 residents in a WILO NJ managed home, ensuring their safety, care, welfare, and security at all times.
  • Complete daily shift and task sheets.
  • Coordinate outside resident services, such as sports, recreation, self-care, and therapies.
  • Help residents with menu planning, food shopping, household cleanliness, medication, and scheduling non-medical appointments.
  • Assist with meal preparation.
  • Handle administrative tasks, including filing, organizing, research, service delivery documentation, data entry, and phone accessibility.
  • Communicate positively with families and other members of the WILO NJ village, such as day programs, therapists, counselors, and other village members.
  • Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other household necessities through weekly grocery shopping.
  • Perform other tasks related to resident care and safety as directed by the supervisor.
  • Maintain CDS modules and Direct Support Professional credentials (as mandated by DDD).
  • Attend WILO NJ employee training and staff meetings.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License 
  • Reliable transportation
  • Proof of Auto Insurance and Vehicle Registration 
  • Successful completion of Background and Fingerprint check
  • Drug testing
  • Physical and TB test
  • Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) Check
  • Medicaid Exclusion Check

Wright Independent Life Options (WILO NJ) is a company that sets out to provide independent living options for adults with special needs and for individuals to be completely included in the communities in which they live and spend time in. 

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